Silly Question

[Aezeala 0]

Hey Guy,

I am happy to say we are sending off our AOS package on Monday, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one that sent a money order. But not just one money order but three different ones that add up the total of $1,010.00, because that large amount can not just be put on one money order. I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't a problem! Pray for us!!

Thanks!!

Mrs. Emenalo

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I haven't seen this to be a problem -

[Otto 83]

You're not the only one to do this - I assume you do not have a personal checking account (would have been simpler). USCIS is aware that many institutions/companies will not issue M.O.'s over certain amounts.

[Aezeala 0]

Yeah, I just ordered my checks but won't be here until next week! Thanks guys!

Edited March 29, 2009 by Aezeala

[ikarus 1]

hmmm...I would have waited for the checks that way i could track when the check was cashed....a week is not much to wait! B)

[Aezeala 0]

U can actually also track when a money order is cashed, and in my husband's case a week is like another month being trapped at home. Time is precious!

Edited March 29, 2009 by Aezeala

[damulag 26]

By sending in three money orders you are risking that the person opening up the envelope can not add correctly and send it back to you. Others have sent in the correct amount and have is sent back as incorrect fee. Not saying it will happen but just another thought.

[christera22 8]

I agree to Damulag..YES money orders are risky and can be encashed by anyone. Try sending any account payee checks. If you dnt have a bank account , give the money to any trusted family member or friend and tell them to give you a check. Its generally encashed in a week. I gave two checks ... $1010 + $355

Edited March 29, 2009 by christera22

[island_princess 2]

What I did to avoid any mistake on the part of USCIS -- I put a copy of page of the USCIS fee table and highlight the one that I applied for and its designated fee.

Since you already malied it, you can only hope for the best and stay positive.

Edited March 29, 2009 by island_princess

[Aezeala 0]

What I did to avoid any mistake on the part of USCIS -- I put a copy of page of the USCIS fee table and highlight the one that I applied for and its designated fee.

Since you already malied it, you can only hope for the best and stay positive.

I mail it today actually, and I also put on the cover page the amount of the money order My mistake it is two money orders. One for 1,000 and one for 10.00 if they can't put that together lord help us all! I am pretty positive. Thanks for your insight!

[JeremyR 8]

I mail it today actually, and I also put on the cover page the amount of the money order My mistake it is two money orders. One for 1,000 and one for 10.00 if they can't put that together lord help us all! I am pretty positive. Thanks for your insight!

That's exactly what I did $1000 and $10 . There was no problem. I preferred money order to check because I had heard at the time (before I was on VJ) that they could take a long time to cash them. It was being sent by a secure courier so somebody else getting their hands on the MO wasn't really a problem.

[Aezeala 0]

I mail it today actually, and I also put on the cover page the amount of the money order My mistake it is two money orders. One for 1,000 and one for 10.00 if they can't put that together lord help us all! I am pretty positive. Thanks for your insight!

That's exactly what I did $1000 and $10 . There was no problem. I preferred money order to check because I had heard at the time (before I was on VJ) that they could take a long time to cash them. It was being sent by a secure courier so somebody else getting their hands on the MO wasn't really a problem.

Thanks Jeremy! I see your in Alpharetta I am in East Point! My Fellow Georgian!

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

I agree to Damulag..YES money orders are risky and can be encashed by anyone. Try sending any account payee checks. If you dnt have a bank account , give the money to any trusted family member or friend and tell them to give you a check. Its generally encashed in a week. I gave two checks ... $1010 + $355

this may be alittle off topic, but money orders can only be "encashed" by the person they are made out to...USPS money orders are safe and as good as a check, if not better...what would be the difference of 2 money orders compared to 2 checks???....

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

money orders are fine...even if they're more than one...these are employees of the government that have at least some form of higher education...you think?

[JeremyR 8]

these are employees of the government that have at least some form of higher education...you think?

I sometimes wonder about that....